50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Rio Nido

“Awesome diamond in the rough. Great food, friendly staff and all round great atmosphere.“

“I had not had such a good pizza in years! I am Italian and can honestly say that their Margherita is as good or better as any I ever had! I waited 28 years for this. We really needed it in West Sonoma county !“

“We came here today for the first time and were absolutely blown away. The wine was a breath of fresh air. The grounds are spectacular. We did the “soaring “ tasting and it was great. Plus we were delighted to find out they had a whole menu of food we could order from as well! We had a yummy margarita pizza and some really good fries!“

“Stopped in for a quick tasting and to pick up a couple bottles of the Sav blanc. Ian was so helpful and gave us the exact right amount of information without pressuring us into wine clubs. We were in a hurry and didn’t intend to do a tasting but he gave us a couple samples and helped me select a couple bottles we hadn’t tried before. Dry creek has an amazing indoor and outdoor set up that I highly recommend if you’re in the area! Definitely suggest asking for Ian and having a glass of wine or tasting!“

“A wonderful family run winery with excellent service and excellent wine. We were lucky enough to attend a wine and chocolate pairing which was a very enjoyable experience. I highly recommend a visit to Spicy Vines. You will not find another tasting experience like this one.“

“Love this place! It's a Gem. I feel strongly about making food with positive energy & intention. Our personal energy & intention goes into anything we create. So, if we trust others to make food for us, we trust that food will be made with love. The people who work at Lightwave seem genuinely positive, calm & happy to make your order. Everything I have ordered has always been delicious and beautiful. All this at reasonable prices. Check them out for a nice addition to your day ?Vegetarian options: I love that there are many things to choose from. As, I am not 100% vegetarian yet, but I am working towards that. It's refreshing to have several choices instead of only one or two like most restaurants.Parking: There is street parking as well as a parking lot in the back. Which also takes you to a cool skate park under the redwoods.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly. Bring your kids! You can also sit at a table outside with your fur babies.“

“We didn't get to spend as much time at MacRostie than we probably would have liked, but my friend dumped a whole glass of red wine right onto his pants. But our time there with Corey was great. He was very friendly and welcoming, and explained a lot about the various wines we tried. He procured a charcuterie box for us as we were starving around lunch time and it really hit the spot. We sat outside looking towards the road and it was a beautiful day. Overall an excellent experience.“

“We had a great time visiting Amista! This was the first winery that we visited for the weekend and we didn't buy wine right away. I regretted it the rest of the weekend. We'll be ordering some soon. The wines were delicious, the staff was friendly, the weather was great, the facility was beautiful. We'll likely visit again if we're back in the area!“

“Not only was at the best, gluten-free scone I’ve ever had in my life, it was the best scone I have ever had in my life in general! Blueberries and orange icing on it was amazing, the workers there were so welcoming and lovely. My iced latte was delicious, and I totally went to this place on a whim, but I will definitely be going back! It was also exciting to see that on St. Patrick’s Day they had gluten free Irish soda bread, and it was also delicious! It is not celiac friendly; however, if you don’t mind Cross contamination and are just gluten intolerant I definitely recommend this place! Or if anything stop by for the coffee/tea!“

“When you pull up and look at the building, it's a bit of a head-scratcher. It's very non-de script, with a couple apartments as part of it. The small restaurant is upstairs, and Larry, the owner, is as nice as can be. Larry is hard to miss -- he's the 7' tall guy in the room. :-) I went for prime rib night and both the food and drinks were great. It's a pleasant little space with a dedicated bar on one side.“

“A home away from home, Portalupi truly puts the meaning of family into their tasting room and their wines. From the Sparkling Barbera to their Old Vine Zinfandel, they have something for everyone and the best charcuterie board in town! Seriously, I cannot recommend Portalupi enough. You are guaranteed a stellar, welcoming staff, and wines you will want to keep drinking forever.“

“Amazing food, great drinks, delightful people. I had the 3 Squares and Salad dish and a Bloody Mary. I also saw a lot of dogs. The patio is dog friendly.“

“We celebrated a birthday and were blown away by both the quality and quantity of the food.It's hard to make a salad exciting but the little gems was a hit with our group.The cioppino was incredible and you get so much! Don't skip dessert either, as the coconut cream pie is next level.The atmosphere is very cozy and the staff friendly. They handled our large group well in the middle of a busy dinner service.Would love to come back here!“

“Interesting tease, and very many delicacies“

“Beautiful wines! Keith was a top notch host, friendly, informative and interesting. Thank you!“

“One of the best up-and-coming breweries in Northern California. Brewery itself is great. Good selection of very drinkable beers and a lot you can buy cans for. We've had them once before when in Santa Rosa and look forward to when they will be available all over.Brewery is really nice - kid and dog friendly (yes, we did have the people with the screaming kids next to us - people who do not understand other people exist in the world and don't want to hear your screaming kids the whole time we're trying to enjoy some beers - but that's not the brewery's fault - just be aware - if you don't want to be around screaming kids and parents who just let their kids go - this is not the place for you).Any place that lets dogs in is going to a good place. They have games here too and of course we left with shirts and hoodies.Support this place. With a lot of the breweries in the area closing down, it's good this place is thriving and hopefully will grow. It seems like Henhouse (who we also love) has really taken over the area but there's plenty of room for another great brewery.Also, if there's a beer you want to take home that they don't can, they will bottle some for you right there. That is awesome!! We of course took advantage of this - love it.“

“First class wines! Very knowledgeable staff! Beautiful views!“

“Great Americano coffee and a Roasted Vegetable Burrito (pre packaged - locally made)Easy, laid back atmosphere and dog friendly outdoor dining space.Vegetarian options: Pastries, bagels, veggie burritos.Kid-friendliness: Outdoors area for diningWheelchair accessibility: Level parking lot and“

“We did a walk in tasting and the experience was wonderful! Evalina and Ethan took great care of us and taught us a lot about how sparkling wine is made! We signed up for a membership and are super excited to get these bubbles on the regular! The story behind this woman owned winery is awesome and we’re happy to support them!“

“Amazing coffee and food items were tasty. Atmosphere is cute and bright. Great start of a day or place for cheery conversation or WiFi surfing. Have been to the location in Ukiah which is a bit more laid back but this keeps the food and drink quality and a wonderful stop for independent coffee house fans.“

“Lynmar is our happy place. The vineyard and their gardens are breathtaking, the wine is incredible, their kitchen is smart, creative and accommodating (allergies in our party) and beyond that, the service goes above and beyond expectations. They treat you like family. I can't wait to be back there this summer.“

“This is a beautiful tasting room with absolutely amazing wines! I love the personalized experience here and love their story! Smith Story Cellars started in 2013 and I love that they are family owned and each vineyard they work with is owned by families! They started out in Anderson Valley and moved to Healdsburg. This is a must visit when in the Healdsburg area. Ali, Eric and Dusty are amazing hosts and have a deep passion for what they do! The wines are incredible. I love that you can sit out on their patio with bright and uplifting colors or lounge inside in comfortable seating and enjoy a tasting or a glass of wine. We also learned that Lord Sandwich, the winery dog, even has a sock charity to help give socks to those in need of them. There is so much that I love about this place! Some of them are their incredible wines, the fact that they are family owned, the wide variety of wines they have, and the amazing hospitality that you will find here!“

“Amazing sandwiches and loved the unique selection of sodas. Sitting outside on the patio was beautiful, we watched hummingbirds fly down from the nearby trees and feed at their feeders. The view was gorgeous and the sandwich was delicious. A perfect stop for lunch between wineries“

“Does the FDA or DEA know about your Savory Galette? It must contain some kind of controlled substance. Holy Moly! It is Delicious!!!“

“Sitting by the river in the dappled sunshine eating my delicious gluten free Hot Pastrami sandwich the day couldn’t get any better. They took good precautions to avoid cross contamination with my sandwich. Highly recommend.Dietary restrictions: Celiac disease catered for.“

“Best ribs and pulled pork in Northern California! We wish they would do brisket, but the meats are amazing! This is a style unlike any other bbq in the country.We drove 50 minutes for this bbq and we will do it every time we are craving ribs and pulled pork.The owner and his family are the nicest people you would ever meet and you will not be disappointed!Remember this bbq is his own style and delicious!“

“2 of us stopped in at 3:45 on a Thursday afternoon. The restaurant was almost empty. The server was very friendly. The tapas we ordered were incredible. We has sliced Iberico jamon along with the jamon sandwiches and bacon wrapped dates. All of them were just delicious. The white run sangria was also fantastic. This is not a place to miss.“

“Really great wines! Each wine is such a thoughtful & unique expression of the vineyard it represents. Congratulations on critical acclaim!“

“Came here with my girlfriend last week and it was by far the best wine tasting experience for both of us. Mark has a much more laid back environment for the tasting and he’s also the most welcoming, especially for wine novices like us. I will continue to buy Blanchard wines“

“Although the staff was in training and we didn't have a tasting reservation, Brooke met us in the parking lot, chatted with us about the winery and even took a few family pictures. Great location and Brooke's warm welcome mean we'll be coming back for sure.“

“Went for drinks and appetizers for my birthday last week! The manager Javier was super nice. Our server Diana took real good care of us. We had some fabulous food! It was a Monday so it was 1.00 day Oysters! My boyfriend had those and said they were the best he has ever had!.. I indulged in the Crab Cakes!! Wow!! Karen the bartender made me a great drink, Flower Girl. Was sooo good. The staff was super nice and brought out a small cheesecake with a candle! So sweet. Thank you to everyone. Rooftop was great and will definitely be back. Cheers~ Christine & Jason“

“A year after an injury left me barely able to walk for many months, I joined the 21-day program feeling like an absolute beginner. Two 21-day camps later, I joined as a member. I felt so supported and encouraged every step of the way! For example, today, Jen told me I looked like a street fighter, which is exactly what I'm going for as a mother of five in my forties. I can't thank Jen and Lori enough for the strength and healing I feel every morning before the sun is even up. Beautiful facility. Passionate, kind, and knowledgeable trainers. Inclusive, joyful, and grounded culture all around. Thank you“

“Amazing view to eat lunch to! Love the organic, gluten free and dairy free options. Love this place!“

“We had a nice time here. The wines aren’t my personal taste as I like big and bold reds, but we had fun.The charcuterie was nice, and oddly enough I enjoyed their sav blanc. The Syrah was ok too. They have Cabernet on the website, but you cannot do a flight with it. We went specifically because they’re one of the few places with Cabernet in Sonoma, so it was a big let down for us. But the tasting liaison was fun and personable and we had fun.Horse and plow is a great and low key tasting in Sebastopol. And it’s dog friendly.“

“This taco truck is the best. I live in the south bay, but I am in Sebastapol once a month. Each time I am I in Sebastopol, I must stop at this truck. My son & his friends stop by once a week. My regular order is the Taquitos with Rice & Beans or a Single Fish Taco with Rice & Beans. I get a roasted jalapeño with mine too. My son gets 4 steak tacos.“

“I thought this winery was totally awesome, Tony was very knowledgeable and helpful. The tastings and the food pairings were great. He went above and beyond what we expected, highly recommend.“

“We were so fortunate to have a tasting with Saini at the Timber Cove Resort. We met the owner and his wife and they were just the loveliest people you can imagine. This is a family run vineyard and the care and reverence that they have for wine making is what makes them shine. Their wines are named after family members, and we loved hearing the stories of how the wines were named. Our personal favorite (not just from this vineyard, but one of the best wines we've tasted in a while) was Angelo's Paint Brush - a beautiful red blend that was simply delicious. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a tasting experience with heart and soul.“

“If you like Zinfandel... THIS is the place for you. If you do not, and you want to learn more about Zin or try different Zins, this is the place for you. They probably have over 2 dozen Zins at any given time, depending on harvest, yields, availability. They have seating inside and outside. It was a beautiful (yet chilly day) so we opted to start outside and then ended up inside when the wind kicked up around 3pm. (Note: They allow outside food so bring some snacks with you to nibble while you taste.) We started with a Chardonnay... oh yea... they do have a few whites, roses not many but a couple. This Chardonnay was not overly big, bold and buttery like some California Chards. This was a 2021 Alexander Valley Chardonnay that had light/medium, nice mouth feel (not super acidic), a tad of "fruitiness" on the palate and light light oak finish. We then proceeded to try 9 other red wines (8 of which were Zinfandel... 1 was a red blend) .... just a splash of most where my husband and I shared a few ... because... that's a lot of wine to taste. Had a hard time deciding on what we liked best. It was NOT a hard decision to join the wine club since I liked all their wines ..... I'm a fan of Zinfandel and the fact that they specialize in Zin is super fun to be able to try so many different ones side by side. Eddie (our host) was fun and filled us in on tidbits and history of the winery, and was willing to indulge in my requests. Their price point is about what you'd expect these days... their Zins range from $30-175/bottle where most fall $40-65/bottle. They have a few wine club options... I went with 6 bottles twice a year where they pick the wines. Very reasonable IMO. They had other choices if you wanted more control over your shipments. Tasting fee is waived for Wine Club members (so if you join the same day as the tasting like I did, your tasting is waived.) CHEERS! PS... Their wine club also includes tastings at 10 other wineries where a couple have tasting rooms in downtown Healdsburg. AND... as a club member there are benefits to be enjoyed at several "artisan lodges".“

“Great food and lots of it. It’s all good but my favorite is minestrone. Filled with veggies in a wonderful tomato broth. I always get at least one quart to go to eat throughout the week. Don’t forget the cookies“

“Came here on a Tuesday around noon to try the "block stars" tasting flight. I ended up being the only customer till about 3 and had a great time getting to know Pam in the tasting room and learning more about the history of the vineyards! The wine was great (especially the sparkling pinot noir) and their location is perfect for sitting out on the back patio to enjoy the vineyards and mountains. Definitely a great stop!“

“We love this place. We have been to both locations (Santa Rosa the other one). Their ice cream is delish and good variety of flavors. They offer tasty treats as well. My only gripe, i wish they would change their cupcake GF option, it is always the same (been that way for years). My husband is a fan of their pies. This location gets busy during the warmer months so be prepared to wait in line if you come to the square during a hot day!“

“Very nice wines. They are known for their Chardonnay and Pinot noirs. There is a $25, $35 and $45 tasting. With the $25 you get 4 tastes and the $45 you get 6 tastes. What a nice place to hang out and sip wine. The interior is deco modern and it's walking distance to some restaurants in the heart of the downtown area.“

“Had dinner at Baci's for my wife's birthday. The food and service were well matched. Our server Sherry was very attentive, but we did not feel rushed. I had the Osso Bucco and my wife had the Vitello Piccata. Lisbeth treated us as if we were locals. Thanks for a great and memorable dinner.“

“I went to lunch here with a group of women and it's very pretty and very clean and the food was very good. I'm from the East Coast and if you pay $14 for a sandwich you're going to be able to get easily two lunches out of that sandwich. Even though the sandwich at Korbell was very good it was on the small side for that much money.“

“Wonderful pizza and ambiance at Raymond’s!“

“Don't mind me, just casually in love with Comstock Wines. Upon arriving and walking through the breezeway towards the outdoor tasting grounds, I could tell I was gonna like the vibe here, and that was before the welcome pour of bubbles! We headed into the tasting room to check in to taste, we didn't have a reservation but they were happy to accommodate us. As mentioned, we were given a welcome pour of bubbly, my mom doesn't like bubbles and didn't plan to taste, but she was still given a welcome pour of her choice of two different white wines they had open!We went outside and picked where we wanted to sit, then were given the run down and tasting options by our tasting associate, Jason. We then enjoyed our welcome pours while deciding what to do. Though I typically go for the mixed flight option, their red flight wines were really speaking to me, and I'm glad I listened. Glasses were brought out then wines were brought out 2 at a time. I enjoyed learning about the grapes, where they came from, and everything else that was shared with us. Jason was extremely knowledgeable and fun to chat with. The property was spectacular. It was well maintained, the views were beautiful, and I loved that you were able to walk around to really experience it. I ended up going home with 3 bottles of wine, one of which has already been consumed before writing this review. Highly recommend Comstock if you want good wine in a beautiful setting, and with great service.“

“Arista was an excellent experience! The grounds are breathtaking and intimate, and the wine selection was fantastic. Rhonda was very knowledgeable and helped us learn about what we were drinking. We absolutely loved our time at Arista and I very much look forward to returning next time I'm in Sonoma County.“

“A very cozy and relaxing stay for me and my husband. We came on a weekend where the river was exceedingly high and the weather was bad but we loved being able to stay warm in the hotel. German food dinner was incredible, the hosts were kind, great beer. A nice continental breakfast in the morning. Highly recommend!“

“Frequent live grassroot bands with an integrated genre with blends of upbeat classic, pop and reggae music, with an old school undertone reminiscent of the Grateful Dead. Always a congenial crowd, non-discriminating in patron with a casual tropical like indoor meets outdoor atmosphere. The Elephant Room situated as if over Foss Creek get three thumbs up from a two-handed nature girl. Definitely worth a visit when in Healdsburg for a casual bar with positive vibe.“

“What a beautiful and amazing experience. The staff were attentive and kind when we walked in. We were welcomed with lovely complimentary Chardonnay. Jessika our host was extremely knowledgeable in each of the wines and the process of making each. We went for a friend’s birthday and not only did they write a heartfelt hand written note from all the staff but also she recieved free wine glasses as well. At no point did we feel rushed and their Pinot selection was great. Loved the property and we could sit on the couches or roam the premises at our leisure with our wine. Overall a great price, great selection and incredible service. Will recommend to everyone I know.“